First vs To Die For
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
To Die ForChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
First4/8
To Die For4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- To Die For
- Community sentiment
- To Die For
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- To Die For
- Versatility
- To Die For
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsTo Die ForProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.38/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%
Category winnerTo Die ForRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
57%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerTo Die ForMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTo Die ForBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
citrus90%
woody80%
sweet70%
aromatic60%
floral50%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Top30 to 60 minutes
FigBlack CurrantPink GrapefruitLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineRoseSea SaltSeaweedVioletChampacaYlang-YlangViolet Leaf
Base4 to 7 hours
White MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring95
Summer95
Fall100
Winter21
Day100
Night37
Category winnerTo Die ForMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#943
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#16,840
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
Reviews →To Die For by Proad delivers a bright, sunlit mix of juicy fruit and coastal florals. The opening bursts with tart pink grapefruit, crisp lemon, dark black currant, and green fig flesh. As the brisk citrus tones settle, the fragrance reveals a complex floral heart featuring jasmine, rose, tuberose, and ylang-ylang, cu…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, First or To Die For?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; To Die For is rated 4.38/5 from 37 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose To Die For for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First or To Die For?
They last about the same: First 72/100, To Die For 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, First or To Die For?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, To Die For 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and To Die For smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.
Is First or To Die For better for summer or winter?
For summer, To Die For is the stronger pick. For winter, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; To Die For suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and To Die For?
First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber. To Die For has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Sea Salt and Seaweed, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.
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